AMD X2 4400+ vs AMD FX-60

[mack]

I am using Asus A8N32 Motherboard with a AMD X2 4400+.. first, performance is fine. But I wouldn't mind a slightly faster CPU. And since 939 is dead.... thanks AMD..

I do NOT WANT TO build a NEW PC. That is coming in about a year or two, and this one will be turned into a Linux machine.

Anyhow, I am looking into AMD FX-60 CPU. I know it's dual core, 2.6GHz.. slightly faster. Would performance really be worth it? They are selling for $150-$250 on Ebay.. I am looking into AMD Opteron 185..

All I really play is L4D1+L4D2, COD4, RE5, etc. Nothing REALLY intense.. but a higher FPS wouldn't hurt, neither. I think my CPU is the bottle neck with my 8800 GT (EVGA).

What can I overclock my X2 4400+ to with stock cooling? Thanks =)

 

[Yami]

Any money you spend on upgrading the CPU will be a complete waste, any performance increase is likely to be minimal. You're probably best saving the money (especially since for ~$200 you could get new mobo+cpu+ram which will give you much more for your money).
I realise you said you don't want to build a new PC, but it really is your best option.

 

[kmote]

Agreed, you may as well leave it. Also phasing out/replacing sockets is completely normal, it's not just 939 and it's not just AMD.

 

[mack]

Any money you spend on upgrading the CPU will be a complete waste, any performance increase is likely to be minimal. You're probably best saving the money (especially since for ~$200 you could get new mobo+cpu+ram which will give you much more for your money).
I realise you said you don't want to build a new PC, but it really is your best option.

This is basically what I am at now. I may just be better overclocking and living with what I have. I can't really upgrade my GPU because my CPU will be the bottleneck..

This PC has been the BEST computer I have EVER had.. never crashed.. motherboard/cpu/ram has never had a issue, only issue I had was my harddrive failing....

In the end, I am very happy with it and want to continue it's wonderful life by installing Linux. For my job and because I want to start programming on Linux.. I need to get a dedicated Linux machine... no dual boot crap.

Agreed, you may as well leave it. Also phasing out/replacing sockets is completely normal, it's not just 939 and it's not just AMD.

A month after I upgraded my PC and finally built it, AMD decided to drop 939, lol

My next one will probably be AMD/ATI combo. I had bad luck with ATI (x800 worse ever)... So I'm going to give it another try.

 

[Trotter]

Your rig is still decent, mate. I am running a 4200 x2, 4GB, and a GTX 260. The GTX 260 may be bottlenecked, but I can't tell it. Oh, and I am running stock speeds.

Buying a FX-60 or an Opty 185 would only be a good bet if you got them very cheap, as in $40-$60... which ain't happening. If you have a hand for overclocking, crank up your 4200 and squeeze a bit more out of it.

Upgrading your 8800GT would be a good idea, even if your CPU does throttle your upgrade. You could always carry the card over to your new build, or sell it (or the 8800GT).

 

[Apokalipse]

The biggest advantage of the FX-60 would be the unlocked multiplier.
But really, it probably isn't worth keeping socket 939.
For about $250 you could get a socket AM2+ board, X2 550 and 4GB DDR2 RAM